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Brace Yourself: Everything You Need For Any Adventure This Winter
Words by Emma Pradella
7 December 2022
Dreading the thought of winter and everything – shorter days, lower temperatures and so on – that comes with it? Or are you ready to embrace the season in all its sartorial glory? Either way, your cold-weather wardrobe is not one to be taken lightly. However, prepping for outdoor adventures in the colder months doesn’t just involve layering. It means making smarter sartorial choices, and picking functional clothes that are purposefully made to see you through the worst of mercury drops. MR PORTER’S edit of cold-weather essentials has you covered. From down-filled and waterproof jackets to sturdy boots and plush accessories, we’ve got just the thing.
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The ROA down jacket
Whether you’re up for a high-altitude trek or just a duvet day, ROA is sure to do the business. A cult favourite with mountaineers, the outdoor specialist combines functional details with modern designed sensibility – just take this hooded jacket as proof. The down fill will keep you extra warm, while the drawstring at the hem and elasticated cuffs will fend off the chill.
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The Manastash fleece jacket
Designed in Tokyo but inspired by the Pacific Northwest, Manastash takes its name – and its cold-weather expertise – from the long anticline mountain ridge located in central Washington State, US. One of the brand’s most sought-after designs, this Bigfoot jacket is bonded with a windproof membrane to keep out the breeze.
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The REESE COOPER® cargo trousers
As functional as they are versatile, REESE COOPER®’s trousers are the kind of staple that you can dress up or down, depending on the occasion. Cut for a relaxed, straight-leg fit, they’re made from cotton-twill that’s been brushed for softness and equipped with plenty of useful pockets and a carabiner clip.
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The Loro Piana luxury hiking boots
No winter wardrobe is complete without a pair of proper boots. And don’t mind if we suggest Loro Piana’s. Taking cues from the Italian label’s minimal yet refined design ethos, they have robust gabardine uppers with a hiking-style lacing system and comfortable padded collars.
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The Moncler Genius logo beanie
Trust high-altitude expert Moncler – and its collaborative Moncler Genius project – to make some of the best winter warmers around. Courtesy of its joint capsule with Fragment founder Mr Hiroshi Fujiwara, this beanie is knitted from wool and detailed with both collaborators’ emblems.
